ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) – An undercover investigation conducted by various federal agencies including the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Department of the Army’s CID lead to the arrest of Victor Andrew Pardo, Jr. The first investigation was on Aug. 19, 2025, where feeral agents made a
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) – The owners of Flying J Ranch announced that the popular western-themed attraction site is for sale. In a post on Facebook, the owners said, “After 44 full and wonderful years, we are hanging our hats. Thank you to everyone who has ever joined us out at the ranch for summer
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A federal grand jury has indicted a Border Patrol agent, Eduardo Prat, for allegedly assaulting a handcuffed man and concealing evidence to obstruct the investigation.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The War Eagles Air Museum will host the Flying Legends of Victory Tour from April 23–26, 2026, at 8012 Airport Rd in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, to give the borderland community a unique opportunity to experience and fly aboard historic WWII aircraft like the B-17 and B-25. What: Hosting the Flying Legends of
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Students at New Mexico State University formed a new coalition demanding the school cut ties with federal immigration agencies and adopt stronger protections for students, staff and faculty. The coalition includes Students for Justice in Palestine, the NMSU Dream Team and the Graduate Student Workers Union. Organizers say they
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — A homeowner in Santa Teresa says stray gunfire struck his house overnight, leaving damage to his garage and raising concerns about his family’s safety. The homeowner, who asked not to be identified, said he and his family moved into the neighborhood about three weeks ago and discovered the damage
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Local governments are taking further legal action against a Las Cruces hospital over a lack of progress on resolving a contract dispute. In a joint news conference Monday, Doña Ana County and the City of Las Cruces to announce the filing of a Notice of Breach related to agreements
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – For the fourth year, Mountainview Regional Medical Center and Casa de Peregrinos have partnered to collect jars of peanut butter to give families in Doña Ana County. It’s called ‘Jars of Love’, a month-long food drive every March to collect any peanut butter Las Cruces residents can spare. MountainView
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by the New Mexico Environmental Law Center against Doña Ana County can move forward, despite efforts by the county to have the case dismissed. The lawsuit challenges the county’s approval of tax incentives for Project Jupiter, an AI data center planned
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is digging deeper into topics affecting most areas of the Borderland, including the bankruptcy filing by the Catholic Diocese of El Paso. What may have seemed sudden to some was years in the making as laws and responses changed regarding the priest sexual abuse scandal. The filings made by the Diocese
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The New Mexico Department of Justice announced that the Otero County Commission violated the state’s Open Meetings Act by holding an emergency meeting to renew a contract with ICE without proper public notice and transparency procedures.
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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico (KVIA) – The civilian who died after the shooting at Holloman Air Force Base has been identified as Ashanti Stewart. Holloman officials said she took her own life after firing at an active-duty service member. The shooting happened on Tuesday. The base initially reported it was an active shooter
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The New Mexico State University police arrested Gary Raymond Starr, III today and charged him with false imprisonment and battery. The charge is the result of an investigation into an attempted kidnapping at Arrowhead Drive and Sam Steel Way on Tuesday, March 17 just after 11:15 p.m. The victim
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The investigation into a single-vehicle crash that left three people injured over the weekend continues. New Mexico State University Police Department said that on March 14 about 2 a.m. the vehicle was southbound on Triviz Dr. and did not stop at the intersection with Cholla Rd. The vehicle drove
Continue Reading SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) – It took years for New Mexico to become the first state in the nation to offer universal child care. This month, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham cemented the vision into law. The bill, signed March 10, originated from the most recent 30-day legislative session. One of the sponsors, Democratic State
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CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Otero County Commissioners held an emergency meeting last Friday to discuss the future of the ICE detention center located in Chaparral, New Mexico. Otero County Commissioners renewed a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to keep the Otero County detention center open, even though a new state law prohibiting such agreements
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The creators of the horror/sci-fi film “Sharknado” have completed two new film productions in Las Cruces: “Shark Shiver” and “Shark Frenzy.” The Asylum, an independent film company known for its shark-themed franchise, recently wrapped filming on “Shark Shiver” and “Shark Frenzy” in southern New Mexico. The productions were supported
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MESILLA VALLEY, New Mexico— The ongoing war in Iran continues to have wide-ranging impacts for most American consumers. Over the last week, fuel prices have increased substantially. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of diesel last month was $3.66. The current national average for a gallon of diesel is $4.89. One industry
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TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Volunteers gathered this weekend at Spaceport America to help clean and preserve one of the world’s largest American flags, a massive textile nearly two acres in size that has been part of several notable moments in the nation’s history. Members of the Great American Flag Preservation Group, along
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SANTA FE COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) says a dog was diagnosed with plague in Santa Fe County. This is the first animal plague case reported in New Mexico for 2026. The dog has recovered after receiving veterinary care. “Pets can be infected with plague if they eat
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Doña Ana County Commissioners tabled a proposal to discuss an agreement with the Mescalero Apache Tribe regarding a proposed amphitheater. The to vote to postpone the discussion passed with a three to two vote. District 3 Commissioner Patricia Kimble’s motion for tabling was seconded by District 4 Commissioner Susana
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SANTE FE COUNTY, New Mexico– Hundreds of people marched to the gates of Zorro Ranch on Saturday in northern New Mexico to show support for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. The ranch was owned by Epstein from the late 1990s until his death in 2019. Organizers held the march in honor of International Women’s Day, saying
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority will begin a planned water main repair in the Meadow Vista area Monday night and is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory as part of a new safety protocol. Work is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. Monday, March 9, and will take
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A man who was arrested and charged with felony animal abuse after a video showing him stoning two Bassett Hounds went viral on social media has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Luis Javier Cobos, Jr., 37, will also have to pay a $5,000 fine. Las Cruces Police
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The parents of two children who died in the flooding in Ruidoso last summer are now preparing to sue the village, mayor and more, for what they call a failure to do their jobs and failing their responsibility to people in that community. Sebastian and Stephanie Trotter have been through
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Parks & Recreation will offer swim lessons ahead of summer. The swim lessons will run from March 23 through April 2 at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center and at the Las Cruces Natatorium. Registration for all swim lessons begins Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. -11
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) – The practice of placing children in the offices of the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) for overnight stays has ended according to the Office of New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Those children that previously styed in CYFD officer are now in “safe and appropriate settings” after the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) hosted students and instructors from the Doña Ana Community College (DACC) Water Technology program. Students and instructors toured CRRUA’s arsenic treatment facility as part of its growing student internship program with DACC. The internship program provides the students with hands-on experience of CRRUA’s
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VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) – A 14-year-old was found by emergency responders with a “gunshot wound” along Fuentes Lane in Vado Wednesday night, according to the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office. Crews with Doña Ana Fire Rescue were sent to the area about 7:15 p.m. after dispatch received a call about the injured teen boy.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Casa de Peregrinos unveiled the name of its food bank lobby in partnership with GECU. It is part of a $100,000 multi-year partnership with the GECU Foundation. The GECU Foundation Lobby will help Casa de Peregrinos in its mission to end hunger in Doña Ana County. GECU and its
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